Experienced Upholsterer

MillerKnoll, Inc. in; Hildebran (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll is seeking dedicated upholstery talent for a manufacturing role where teamwork, quality, and lean principles drive daily operations. You will upholster products and parts per standard work while learning, training others, and meeting overtime requirements.

We value safety, accuracy in paperwork, and ongoing improvements to processes. Flexible hours and a strong work ethic help sustain our high-quality production and team success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 5+ years upholstery experience.
• Advanced upholstery skills across styles.
• Basic math abilities.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team and with other teams.
• Willingness to adapt to a continually changing environment.
• Reliable attendance and flexibility for overtime.

Responsibilities

• Upholster MillerKnoll products according to standardized work.
• Upholster parts and/or products to meet customer demand.
• Assist and train other upholsterers on new or existing products.
• Commit to overtime requirements.
• Complete required paperwork accurately for record-keeping.
• Inspect parts during upholstery to ensure quality criteria.
• Follow safety guidelines to maintain a safe workplace.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and adapt to team goals.
• Participate in improvement activities and provide feedback to other departments.

Skills

Advanced upholstery

Math skills

Read instructions

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

5+ years upholstery experience

Job description

If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Geiger, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth. We offer a competitive hourly wage, generous benefits that start on your first day, and endless possibilities for career growth.

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Geiger means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

General Purpose

Upholsters products and/or related parts in a manufacturing setting at a standard rate of work based upon customer demand and lean manufacturing principles to satisfy the customer and to provide high quality products delivered in a timely manner. Assists and trains other upholsterers on new or existing products. Problem solves with the assistance of other team members and seeks continuous improvement activities. Performs and completes all activities with a high regard for the safety of others and oneself. May learn additional functions by cross-training in other departments as needed.

Essential Functions

• Upholsters any and all of the MillerKnoll products.
• Upholsters parts and/or products according to standardized work.
• Assists and trains other upholsterers on new and existing products.
• Commits to meeting overtime requirements.
• Completes required paperwork correctly to ensure record accuracy.
• Inspect parts during the upholstery process to assure compliance to established quality criteria.
• Knows and practices corporate, plant, and department safety guidelines.
• Maintains a clean, safe working environment according to department safety guidelines.
• Maintains flexibility to meet team, department, and plant goals.
• Participates in improvement activities within current department or other departments as appropriate.
• Provides feedback when applicable, to other departments and management on improvements to the process
• Understands and practices quality requirements according to specified quality criteria.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience
• One of the following is required: (1) High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example), (2) work experience which demonstrates performance competency
• 5 plus years of experience in upholstery.
• Skills and Abilities
• Must have advanced upholstery skills with the ability to do all styles of upholstery.
• Competent in basic math skills, such as adding and subtracting.
• Ability to read, understand, communicate, and interpret written and verbal instructions, work documentation, policies and practices, etc.
• Ability to work cooperatively within the team as well as with members of other teams to meet goals.
• Demonstrated willingness to adapt to a continually changing environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to team success through reliable attendance.
• Flexibility to work assignments and possible hours as business needs require.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand for periods of up to 10 or 12 hours.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].